In October, the Royal Festival Hall will feature 21 classical composers of color in its first season since the country’s first lockdown this spring. Led by composer James B. Wilson and the Chineke! Orchestra.
Author: Alison Leslie
West Midlands Police officer Declan Jones charged over three assaults
A PC has been charged with three assaults, as part of investigations into the alleged use of excessive force by officers in Birmingham. Declan Jones, 29, of West Midlands Police, will appear at Court on 18 November.
National Mikey Powell Family Fund 1st grants round funding summary
The very first ever National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) grant round closed on 7 September 2020, acknowledging the anniversary of Mikey Powell’s death.
Police keep using ‘excited delirium’ to justify brutality. It’s junk science
Last year, after police had placed Elijah McClain in a chokehold, then handcuffed him, paramedics injected him with ketamine, a powerful sedative. They said he “appeared to be” exhibiting signs of “excited delirium”.
Secure video calls to help prisoners maintain family ties
Secure video calls will be introduced to prisons and young offender institutions (YOIs) across England and Wales to maintain vital family contact for prisoners and young offenders during the coronavirus pandemic.
INQUEST briefing on COVID-19: Protecting people in places of custody and detention
INQUEST has published a new briefing on COVID-19: Protecting people in places of custody and detention. The briefing sets out our immediate concerns around the pandemic, focusing on our areas of expertise.
The invisible children (Victims of United Kingdom prison system)
Earlier this week, the BBC released an article on their ‘newsbeat’ page in which they had spoken to who was 11 when her mum was sent to prison. Her 23-year-old sister (with a baby of her own) had to take care of Toni and her sister.
Top 10 books for activists in 2020 (from The Campaign Bootcamp)
Check out this book list from Campaign Bootcamp – Rhianna Ilube says; “If you’re a book-nerd like me, then you’ll love the blog below. Find out the top book recommendations for activists from Bootcamp staff and graduates here!”
